Unique Super Bowl Party Treats

On my quest to find decorating tips and other swanky Super Bowl Party must-haves, I ran across a few unique and creative ideas that I had to share.

Gourmet chocolate footballs, what more can you ask for?  If you have the budget, these are a necessary indulgence and can be purchased from Shari’s Berries.  If you can’t justify the expense and have the patience, time and creative touch, these are definitely a DIY project to make for your Super Bowl party.

I also found 3 edible stadiums.  Yes, edible stadiums!  Sandwiches, Twinkies®, bacon, cheese, salsa, olives, guacamole, you name it.  There’s no way your guests could leave hungry with these artful, fun foods around.

Here’s one from Holy Taco with step-by-step instructions:

The Greatest Snack Food Stadium Ever Built

Break.com also shares how they created one complete with spectators, cars, trees, football players and more.

Lastly, I found another great one at Themetapicture.com.

Top 10 Decorating Tips for a “SUPER” Super Bowl Party

Super Bowl XLVI is right around the corner, New  York vs New England! Contrary to what some may think, this is the most wonderful time of the year!  Here are 10 items that you can use to make your 2012 Super Bowl Party one that your guests will remember until next season.  Some of these are for decoration purposes only and others can serve double duty as favors and food.

1.  NFL Paper Lanterns, www.oogalights.com

2.  Personalized Football Napkins, www.plumparty.com

3.  Touchdown Cutting Board, www.nflshop.com

4.   NFL Checkers,  www.bigleaguepromotions.com

5.   Team-sized Football Burger, www.wilton.com

6.  Football Bling, http://super-bowl-fun.makesparties.com/Home.aspx

 7.  Football Field Runner, www.party411.com

8.   XLVI Super Bowl Lollipop, www.party411.com

9.   Football Tinsel Garland, www.windycitynovelties.com

10.  Super Bowl XLVI Plates, www.windycitynovelties.com

12 Ways to Dress Up Your Cocktail Party

Hosting a cocktail party is a fun, fabulous and sophisticated way to entertain.  It can be casual or formal, and can involve colleagues or friends.  Whatever the case, here are a few ideas to make your next gathering a little more exciting.

1.  Champagne – Veuve Clicquot Rose’ and Rose’ fridge http://veuve-clicquot.com/en/home
   

   Veuve Clicquot Rose' Fridge

2. Tilt Bowls, $14.95 http://www.crateandbarrel.com/dining-and-entertaining/serving-bowls/large-tilt-bowl/s587764 
3. Bar Accessories – http://www.homewetbar.com/martini-cocktails-bartending-sets-c-26_42.html
4. Oliver Appetizer Plates, $2.95  http://www.cb2.com/dinnerware/dining/oliver-appetizer-plates/f6578?fromLocation=search 
5. Libertini Martini Glass, $3.95  http://www.cb2.com/barware/dining/libertini-martini/f4421?fromLocation=search 
6. Cheese Server Set, $34.99 http://www.worldmarket.com/product/index.jsp?productId=10973476&cid=PJ_DF:10973476:CPWM_3578 
7. Hire a Bartender for 2 hours – http://bartenders4hire.com/
8. Cocktail Recipe Book, http://www.craftofthecocktail.com/
9. Whiskey Stone Shot Glasses, $38.00 http://shop.coolmaterial.com/products/whiskey-stone-shot-glasses
10. Cocktail Stirrers, $13.95 http://www.kegworks.com/happy-hour-drink-swizzle-stick-stirrers-set-of-6-314-p173353 
11. Divina Green Olives stuffed with Feta, $12.95 http://www.italia-gourmet.com/products/condiment-spices/olive-pepper/green-olives-stuffed-with-feta-cheese-582.html
12. Stonewall Kitchen Chipotle Cheddar Cheese Straws, $6.50 http://www.stonewallkitchen.com/shop/553201.html